Program description
What are the four drivers of this program's approach?
Movement building
Mobilizing communities for transformation
Campaign strategy
Designing solution-focused tactics for systemic change
Praxis
Integrating study with transformative action
Root causes
Understanding structural drivers of crisis
How this program will prepare you:
- Design and launch climate campaigns
- Build diverse coalitions for change
- Navigate institutional barriers effectively
- Conduct actionable climate research
- Lead transformative community initiatives
How you'll feel more equipped:
- Empowered to create real change
- Confident in organizing skills
- Connected to movement community
- Hopeful about climate action
- Purposeful in your activism
About the Climate Activism program
The Micro-certificate in Climate Activism will provide the skills and knowledge to build practices for organizing transformational change including strategic landscape analysis, effective communication, alliance-building strategies, and navigating cultural and institutional impediments to change. Learners and climate activists can choose to focus on issues such as Indigenous allyship, systems transformation or collaborative governance through an elective choice.
Program highlights

This program is delivered online, allowing you to work independently within deadlines set by your instructor. With this format, you don't have to worry about travel or scheduling conflicts while you study. You can work at your own pace, on your own schedule and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a micro-certificate.

Our instructors are industry professionals with years of experience. They’re dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills to realize your full potential.
Through the StrongerBC future skills grant, students may be eligible to receive funding for this program. View details and eligibility.